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Pontiac, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pontiac, MI

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Pontiac, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pontiac Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Franklin Boulevard$1,210$55034

Cheapest Available Pontiac Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pontiac, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Cass Lake Shore Club in the Forestbrook neighborhood priced from $885. Heritage Park East in the Forestbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pontiac apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cass Lake Shore ClubA11BR,1BA$885
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$899
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Turtle Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Arvon2BR,1BA$949
Pine Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Edgewood Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Fox Pointe ApartmentsSomerset2BR,1BA$955
Club One of Auburn HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
University Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pontiac area is the $1.10 price per square foot Baldwin Square - GENERAL INFO Model at Baldwin Square Townhomes in the starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Pontiac apartment is the Classic Two Bedroom Model at Auburn West starting at $1,100 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pontiac apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Baldwin Square TownhomesBaldwin Square - GENERAL INFO3BR,2.5BA$1.10
Auburn WestClassic Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Winston CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Cherokee Hills ApartmentsElm2BR,1BA$1.21
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1.26
University Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Marquette3BR,1BA$1.14
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.22
Bloomfield On The Green - West Bloomfield, MI1 Bed | 1 Bath White1BR,1BA$1.26
Turtle Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pontiac

What type of rentals are currently available in Pontiac?

There are currently 206 Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI with pricing that ranges from $550 to $4,250. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pontiac ranging from $700 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pontiac?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pontiac ranges from $700 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,202.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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